Pizza Chef

Ennismore; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hoxton Bengaluru, part of Ennismore, is seeking a Pizza Chef to lead the pizza station in a high-quality kitchen. You will prepare dough, toppings and sauces, bake pizzas, and ensure top quality and consistency across menus.

Join a fast-paced team, maintain food safety standards, and mentor junior staff while delivering exceptional guest experiences. This role requires passion for hospitality and pride in food presentation.

Qualifications

• Individuals. Youre looking for a place where you can be you; no clones in suits here.
• Passion for hospitality - whether thats a drink, a meal, an event or a bed for the night.
• Youre all about having a positive impact on the people you interact with, leaving them with a memorable experience.
• Youre not precious. We leave our egos at the door and help get things done.
• Youre up for doing things differently and trying (almost) everything once.
• If we got stuck in a lift together, wed have a good time and share a few laughs.
• You want to be part of a team that works hard, supports each other and has fun along the way.
• Previous experience as a Pizza Chef or in a similar role within a high-quality restaurant or hotel kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of dough preparation, fermentation techniques, wood-fired and/or deck ovens, and authentic pizza production.
• Excellent understanding of food safety, allergens and HACCP requirements.
• A keen eye for quality, consistency and presentation.
• Organized, calm under pressure and able to thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, stretch, top and bake pizzas to the highest standards, ensuring consistency in quality, taste and presentation.
• Manage the pizza station during service, ensuring smooth operations and timely delivery of orders.
• Prepare fresh dough, sauces and toppings following approved recipes and production schedules.
• Monitor dough fermentation, ingredient quality and stock levels to ensure the best product reaches our guests.
• Maintain consistency across all pizza offerings while supporting seasonal menus, specials and new recipe development.
• Ensure all ingredients are stored, labelled and rotated correctly while minimizing waste and controlling food costs.
• Maintain exceptional standards of cleanliness, organization and food safety within the pizza section at all times.
• Work closely with the wider kitchen and Food & Beverage teams to deliver seamless service across restaurants, events and special occasions.
• Support junior chefs with guidance and training, promoting teamwork and continuous learning.
• Take pride in your section, ensuring all equipment is clean, maintained and operating safely.

Skills

Hospitality passion

Teamwork

Positive impact

Flexibility

Problem solving

Pizza chef experience

Dough preparation

Fermentation techniques

Food safety HACCP

Quality and presentation

Calm under pressure

Tools

Wood-fired ovens

Deck ovens

Job description

Job Summary

Pizza Chef The Hoxton Bengaluru City Ennismore - Bengaluru

Responsibilities

• Prepare, stretch, top and bake pizzas to the highest standards, ensuring consistency in quality, taste and presentation.
• Manage the pizza station during service, ensuring smooth operations and timely delivery of orders.
• Prepare fresh dough, sauces and toppings following approved recipes and production schedules.
• Monitor dough fermentation, ingredient quality and stock levels to ensure the best product reaches our guests.
• Maintain consistency across all pizza offerings while supporting seasonal menus, specials and new recipe development.
• Ensure all ingredients are stored, labelled and rotated correctly while minimizing waste and controlling food costs.
• Maintain exceptional standards of cleanliness, organization and food safety within the pizza section at all times.
• Work closely with the wider kitchen and Food & Beverage teams to deliver seamless service across restaurants, events and special occasions.
• Support junior chefs with guidance and training, promoting teamwork and continuous learning.
• Take pride in your section, ensuring all equipment is clean, maintained and operating safely.

Qualifications

• Individuals. Youre looking for a place where you can be you; no clones in suits here.
• Passion for hospitality - whether thats a drink, a meal, an event or a bed for the night.
• Youre all about having a positive impact on the people you interact with, leaving them with a memorable experience.
• Youre not precious. We leave our egos at the door and help get things done.
• Youre up for doing things differently and trying (almost) everything once.
• If we got stuck in a lift together, wed have a good time and share a few laughs.
• You want to be part of a team that works hard, supports each other and has fun along the way.
• Previous experience as a Pizza Chef or in a similar role within a high-quality restaurant or hotel kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of dough preparation, fermentation techniques, wood-fired and/or deck ovens, and authentic pizza production.
• Excellent understanding of food safety, allergens and HACCP requirements.
• A keen eye for quality, consistency and presentation.
• Organized, calm under pressure and able to thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment.